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First ENBL and second European medal for SYNTAINICS MBC
SYNTAINICS MBC scored 18 points on fast breaks and shot 61 percent from the three point line to defeat CSO Voluntari, 92-76, and earn a bronze medal at the ENBL VIMODROM Final Four 2026. Players of the game Charles Callison showed the way and scored 12 points for SYNTAINICS MBC on 5/9 shooting from the floor and 2/2 from the charity stripe. Khyri Thomas led all scorers with 17 points, he also registered three steals. Jure Planinic and Spencer Reaves scored 15 and 14 points re
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4 days ago2 min read


Four storylines to follow at the 2026 ENBL VIMODROM Final Four
Four teams from Germany, Poland, Romania and the United Kingdom will play for the 2026 Europen North Basketball league`s title on April 22-23 at the Stadthalle Weissenfels. Here are the main storylines. CSO Voluntari chasing second title In April 2025, CSO Voluntari became the first team in ENBL history to play in consecutive Final Fours and – after their epic semifinal 107-103 win over Inter Bratislava – in consecutive finals. The Romanian club with a Latvian playcaller Ain
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7 days ago3 min read


ENBL VIMODROM Final Four 2026 to feature 36 international players
RJ Gunn. Credit: SYNTAINICS MBC The 2026 ENBL VIMODROM Final Four has registered 36 international players from Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. Twenty seven players have American passports, while five of them have multiple passports. The other three nations are Romania, Nigeria and Germany. Additionally, there is a Australian player with American and Irish passports. In total, nine players have multiple passports, including three international players with Romania
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7 days ago8 min read


Three from three: CSO Voluntari advance to the Final Four
CSO Voluntari defeated Riga Zelli, 96-91, to win the quarterfinal series and advance to the ENBL VIMODROM Final Four 2026 on Thursday, April 9, at the Gabriela Szabo hall in Bucharest, Romania. Players of the game The final minutes of the game partly mirrored the events on Easter Sunday. CSO Voluntari erased a double digit deficit and briefly lost the series lead again after successful plays by Khalil Shabazz and Rolands Šulcs, 89-91. Michael Caffey answered from the three po
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Apr 93 min read


Mike Caffey scores game winner at the buzzer
The 2025 Glasora Final Four Most Valuable Player Mike Caffey made a game winning jumpshot in the last second of regulation to lift CSO Voluntari over Riga Zelli, 81-80, on Easter Sunday, April 5, at the Daugava Sports hall in Latvian capital. Players of the game Easter week gifted basketball fans with three exciting play-off games – all three single possession games. Visiting teams posted a 3-0 record and CSO Voluntari visit at Riga Zelli was no exception. Mike Caffey (Long B
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Apr 53 min read


CSO Voluntari dominate on the second floor and from the deep
CSO Voluntari scored more second chance points in the first three quarters of the game, 24-8, to defeat Slovan Bratislava, 99-74, and advance to the 2026 quarterfinals on Tuesday, March 10, at the Hala Gabriela Szabo in southern Romania. Players of the game The 2025 ENBL champions once again showed their depth as five players scored 10 or more points. Sacar Anim led CSO Voluntari with a game high 18 points on 6/12 shooting from the floor. A former Marquette wing shot 3/6 from
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Mar 102 min read


CSO Voluntari erase 17 points deficit against relentless Hefte Helfen Bulls
CSO Voluntari scored 34 points in the fourth quarter to finish a successful comeback against amazing HEFTE HELFEN BULLS, 85-80, on Wednesday, October 22, at the Sportarena Walfersam in Kapfenberg, Austria. Players of the game Champions never give up and CSO Voluntari proved it once again. Visiting team captain Lee Skinner led comeback with 20 points. A former Wofford College star forward made seven of his nine field goal attempts and connected all five free throws. Mike Caffe
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Oct 22, 20252 min read


Alkar Sinj make it rain, CSO Voluntari win big again
CSO Voluntari received a heavy three point barrage but dominated in the paint to defeat Alkar Sinj, 92-72, on Tuesday, October 14, at the Sala Gabriela Szabo in southern Romania. Players of the game Solomon Young scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds for CSO Voluntari. Young made two three point shots and blocked two shots. A Sacramento, California born center graduated Iowa State University in 2021. Lee Skinner had 16 points on 7/10 shooting from the field. The 2025 ENB
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Oct 14, 20252 min read


North meets South: Fyllingen Lions to face CSO Voluntari
Opening week continues at the shores of the North Sea as the 2024 and 2025 Norway champions Fyllingen Lions host the reigning ENBL...
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Sep 24, 20251 min read


CSO Voluntari make history, Mike Caffey is MVP
Mike Caffey scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half to lead CSO Voluntari past Newcastle Eagles, 95-82, and to the 2025 ENBL...
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Apr 10, 20253 min read


Shock and awe: Kodi Justice makes a game winning three pointer to end Inter 10-0 streak
CSO Voluntari wasted a 23 points lead but scored five points in the last 8.1 seconds to defeat heroic Inter Bratislava, 107-103, and advance to the 2025 ENBL final on Tuesday, April 8, at the iconic Gopass arena in western Slovakia. Players of the game In a game filled with outstanding performances, one shot outlived the others. CSO Voluntari trailed by one point and had one full possession with 24 seconds left, 102-103. Kodi Justice (Arizona State) outsmarted defender and re
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Apr 8, 20252 min read


2025 Glasora Final Four will feature 25 international players
Dontay Caruthers, ENBL Secretary General Edgars Zanders, Isaiah Cousins The 2025 Glasora Final Four teams have registered 25...
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Apr 3, 20256 min read


CSO Voluntari one step closer to the Final Four
CSO Voluntari used three runs to punish Legia Warszawa turnovers and defeated the home team, 95-81, in the first game of the 2025 ENBL...
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Mar 6, 20252 min read


CSO Voluntari win Romania Cup for the third time
CSO Voluntari earned their first trophy with Ainars Bagatskis at helm after they defeated Liga Nationala leader CSU Oradea, 93-83, at the...
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Feb 17, 20251 min read


CSO Voluntari outwork BK Opava, go 4-0
CSO Voluntari joined the 4-0 club after a convincing 88-67 road win against BK Opava on Tuesday, November 12, at the Hala Opava in...
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Nov 12, 20242 min read
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